MARIETTA – The Marietta Police Department swore in five new patrolmen Monday morning. “I can’t remember the last time this has happened,” said Mayor Joshua Schlicher. “Since maybe the early 1980s.” Hunter Teagardner, Kobe Nicholson,…
Ohio U.S. Senate candidates offer contrasting visions for data centers
As data centers continue to grow both in numbers and unpopularity, the candidates in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race are calling…
Lawsuits in fatal fire combined, Gold dismissed as defendant
PARKERSBURG – A judge granted a motion to consolidate two lawsuits arising from the same fatal 2023 fire and dismissed…
ODOT District 10 to host Community Day
The Ohio Department of Transportation will host its Community Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Washington…
Artsbridge calendar
Artsbridge calendar of events: Today Leftover Crafts, ages 13-103, 11-noon, Marietta Public Library "Moana," free family movie/sensory friendly, 5:30 p.m.,…
Arc announces scholarship recipients
PARKERSBURG – Eight students from Wood and Washington counties are 2026 scholarship recipients from The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley.…
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Williamstown boys soccer takes flight with new coach
WILLIAMSTOWN – In a year when the United States was one of the host…
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GoPacks helps now and in the future
A bag of groceries is one of the most ordinary things a family can buy. But, for many households, filling that bag has become a checkbook-balancing act. Meat or fresh produce? Food or medicine? Groceries or the utility bill? Grocery prices were 2.7% higher in June than they were in the same month a…
It’s a wonderful thing when community members can have fun while they are supporting an important…
Community support essential for BrAva event (editorial for 8/10)
Marietta has been getting a lot of attention lately. According to Ohio Magazine, it is a…
Fracking: Local concern gaining national attention (editorial for 8-8)
Those who have considered having naloxone on-hand because there is a chance they might need it…
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Memorial Health Foundation grants $5,000 for Pleasants County disaster relief
ST. MARYS – Following the severe storm event last month, Memorial Health Foundation approved an emergency grant to help the citizens of St. Marys, Sistersville, Newport, New Matamoras and surrounding communities. On July 21, disaster struck the cluster of small, rural towns when twin tornados touched ground. The strong winds and heavy rain not…
Local Columns
MOV Climate Corner: Why is there a war on renewable energy?
One would think that with the profusion of data centers, the growing need for more electricity for manufacturing, and the need to keep electric rates for residential consumers affordable, we should want energy from all sources: oil, gas, hydro, geothermal, nuclear, wind, and solar. But our state and federal governments seem to be opting…
The Way I See It: Half marathon uses new course Aug. 15
Cracking the Code: Too good to be true
Early Marietta: Henry the Dreamer and the Steamboat WASHINGTON
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Meetings ¯ The President of the Board of Education is calling for a special meeting of the Belpre City School District, which will be at 6 p.m. today at the Stone Administration/Early Learning Center. This is a special meeting of the Belpre City School District Board of Education in public to approve personnel matters.…
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Wirt grad Alex Trembly living out dream as fighter pilot
Marietta couple celebrates 100th birthday and 75th wedding anniversary
Dorothy Clark wins seventh out of nearly 200 students at speech and debate nationals
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